Job Information
Aston Carter Staff Accountant in Kissimmee, Florida
Description:
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger analysis, other accounting functions and special projects as assigned. This position will be reporting to the Director of Accounting
Inquiries, Requests, Disputes and Complaints
Ensure the timely, efficient, customer-oriented handling and resolution of each inquiry, request, dispute or complaint (via telephone, e-mail and face to face) from key stakeholders (such as developers, board members, vendors, and CAMs) by establishing needs, investigating problems and identifying and implementing agreed solutions, documenting as appropriate, and delivering the BEST (Build relationships, Establish needs, Solve problems and Take personal responsibility) every single time.
Accounts Payable
Contribute to the timely and accurate payment of creditors by setting up vendors in financial system as required, generating deficit funding requests for developers each month and reviewing and responding to requests for payment of validated invoices, allocating payment to the appropriate general ledger code, approving and posting payments, and remitting requests for payment and distribution through Strongroom.
Financial Reporting
Ensure that the end of month financial statements package (including P&L Statement, Balance Sheet, Aged Owners Report, Pre-paid Owner Report, Cash Disbursements Report and Accounts Payable Report) are prepared accurately and distributed timely to Board Members and CAMs by completing the required end of month standard operating procedures (including posting all fees and charges, paying recurring vendors and Artemis, and reconciling bank statements).
Budgets
Contribute to the timely and accurate annual budgeting process by preparing the required documents and spreadsheets for each Association as defined in the Annual Budget Package and Standard Operating Procedure, assisting CAMs with questions, uploading the final and approved budget to financial system and creating the files to accompany any letters and/or budgets for printing with coupon books.
Special Projects
Ensure the timely completion of special projects within budgeted parameters that meet agreed objectives by confirming details, developing and implementing project plans (resources, tasks, timelines), tracking progress and reporting progress as required
Necessary Skills:
financial statement preparation
general ledger
reconciliation
HOA experience
Budgeting
accounts payable and accounts receivable
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Experience in Caliber and/or Strongroom, or other community association software a plus
Strong problem solving skills
Excellent people skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
Proven finance and/or accounting experience within community association industry
Working knowledge of federal and state laws governing the financial operation of community associations
Working knowledge of community association governing documents
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.